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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.82 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.82 and 380.24 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 700.82 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/700.82 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 700.82 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 266,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,479.80/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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