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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 712.41 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 712.41 and 379.54 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 712.41 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/712.41 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 712.41 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 270,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,388.09/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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