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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.78 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.78 and 399.24 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.78 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.78 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.78 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 285,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,368.77/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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