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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.33, 713.53 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.33, 713.53 and 399.08 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.33 : 713.53 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.33/713.53 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.33x = 713.53 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.33x = 284,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,752.48/476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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