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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 715.48 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 715.48 and 386.37 is: 579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 715.48 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/715.48 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 715.48 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 276,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,441.22/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.68

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