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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.06 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.06 and 385.29 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.06 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.06 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.06 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 275,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,120.18/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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