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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 713.96 and 395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 713.96 and 395.38 is: 592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 713.96 = 395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/713.96 = 395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 713.96 × 395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 282,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,288.13/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.06

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