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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 714.52 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 714.52 and 383.86 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 714.52 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/714.52 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 714.52 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 274,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,277.02/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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