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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 711.60 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 711.60 and 395.20 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 711.60 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/711.60 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 711.60 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 281,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,224.32/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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