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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 713.70 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 713.70 and 399.40 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 713.70 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/713.70 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 713.70 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 285,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,051.78/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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