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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 712.80 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 712.80 and 380.16 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 712.80 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/712.80 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 712.80 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 270,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,978.05/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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