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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 715.62 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 715.62 and 363.48 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 715.62 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/715.62 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 715.62 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 260,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,113.56/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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