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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 705.60 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 705.60 and 379.44 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 705.60 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/705.60 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 705.60 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 267,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,732.86/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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