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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.23, 713.39 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.23, 713.39 and 378.89 is: 567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.23 : 713.39 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.23/713.39 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.23x = 713.39 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.23x = 270,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,299.07/476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.58

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