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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 712.70 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 712.70 and 384.41 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 712.70 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/712.70 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 712.70 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 273,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,967.08/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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