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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 715.77 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 715.77 and 379.82 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 715.77 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/715.77 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 715.77 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 271,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,860.18/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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