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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.48 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.48 and 385.29 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.48 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.48 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.48 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 272,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,970.26/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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