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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 713.99 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 713.99 and 385.79 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 713.99 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/713.99 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 713.99 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 275,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,452.95/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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