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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 714.60 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 714.60 and 379.02 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 714.60 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/714.60 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 714.60 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 270,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,847.69/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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