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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 712.94 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 712.94 and 393.97 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 712.94 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/712.94 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 712.94 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 280,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,877.96/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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