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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.67, 709.02 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.67, 709.02 and 381.54 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.67 : 709.02 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.67/709.02 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.67x = 709.02 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.67x = 270,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,522.15/472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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