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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 711 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 711 and 382.56 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 711 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/711 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 711 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 272,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,000.16/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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