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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.67, 706.68 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.67, 706.68 and 385.54 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.67 : 706.68 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.67/706.68 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.67x = 706.68 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.67x = 272,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,453.41/471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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