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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 711.79 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 711.79 and 383.40 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 711.79 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/711.79 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 711.79 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 272,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,899.33/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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