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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 708.92 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 708.92 and 386.65 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 708.92 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/708.92 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 708.92 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 274,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,103.92/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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