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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 712.44 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 712.44 and 384.72 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 712.44 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/712.44 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 712.44 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 274,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,089.92/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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