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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 712.80 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 712.80 and 390.08 is: 584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 712.80 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/712.80 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 712.80 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 278,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,049.02/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.53

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