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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 713.62 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 713.62 and 385.54 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 713.62 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/713.62 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 713.62 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 275,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,129.05/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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