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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 713.64 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 713.64 and 379.91 is: 570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 713.64 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/713.64 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 713.64 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 271,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,115.40/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.19

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