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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.87, 714.06 and 399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.87, 714.06 and 399.65 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.87 : 714.06 = 399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.87/714.06 = 399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.87x = 714.06 × 399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.87x = 285,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,370.51/476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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