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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 713.94 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 713.94 and 394.68 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 713.94 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/713.94 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 713.94 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 281,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,777.84/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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