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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.72 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.72 and 385.64 is: 578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.72 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.72 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.72 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 272,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,925.14/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.08

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