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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 712.60 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 712.60 and 399.20 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 712.60 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/712.60 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 712.60 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 284,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,465.36/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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