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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 713.58 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 713.58 and 379.01 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 713.58 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/713.58 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 713.58 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 270,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,453.96/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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