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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 711.89 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 711.89 and 364.63 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 711.89 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/711.89 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 711.89 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 259,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,574.63/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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