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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.17, 712.87 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.17, 712.87 and 385.04 is: 576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.17 : 712.87 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.17/712.87 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.17x = 712.87 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.17x = 274,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,484.28/476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.44

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