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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.02 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.02 and 383.69 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.02 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.02 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.02 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 273,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,194.95/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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