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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 712.80 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 712.80 and 385.92 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 712.80 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/712.80 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 712.80 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 275,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,083.78/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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