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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 712.74 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 712.74 and 399.32 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 712.74 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/712.74 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 712.74 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 284,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,611.34/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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