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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 715.60 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 715.60 and 381.22 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 715.60 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/715.60 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 715.60 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 272,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,799.72/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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