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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 707.27 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 707.27 and 380.23 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 707.27 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/707.27 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 707.27 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 268,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,921.60/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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