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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 712.36 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 712.36 and 398.48 is: 596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 712.36 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/712.36 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 712.36 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 283,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,861.21/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.71

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