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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 714.20 and 379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 714.20 and 379.47 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 714.20 = 379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/714.20 = 379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 714.20 × 379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 271,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,015.58/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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