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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 714.12 and 384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 714.12 and 384.76 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 714.12 = 384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/714.12 = 384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 714.12 × 384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 274,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,764.81/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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