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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 714.04 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 714.04 and 385.18 is: 577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 714.04 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/714.04 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 714.04 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 275,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,033.93/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.27

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