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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.52 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.52 and 390 is: 585

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.52 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.52 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.52 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 278,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,272.80/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585

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