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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 713.51 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 713.51 and 378.32 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 713.51 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/713.51 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 713.51 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 269,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,935.08/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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