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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 709.56 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 709.56 and 381.42 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 709.56 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/709.56 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 709.56 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 270,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,640.38/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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