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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 712.80 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 712.80 and 379.68 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 712.80 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/712.80 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 712.80 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 270,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,635.90/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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