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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 713.82 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 713.82 and 395.28 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 713.82 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/713.82 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 713.82 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 282,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,158.77/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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