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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 713.32 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 713.32 and 394.22 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 713.32 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/713.32 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 713.32 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 281,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,203.04/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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