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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.17, 713.44 and 384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.17, 713.44 and 384.91 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.17 : 713.44 = 384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.17/713.44 = 384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.17x = 713.44 × 384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.17x = 274,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,610.19/476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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