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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 713.39 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 713.39 and 394.27 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 713.39 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/713.39 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 713.39 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 281,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,265.51/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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