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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 714.60 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 714.60 and 380.28 is: 571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 714.60 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/714.60 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 714.60 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 271,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,748.09/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.07

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