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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 706.22 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 706.22 and 379.23 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 706.22 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/706.22 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 706.22 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 267,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,820.66/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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