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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 714.42 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 714.42 and 380.52 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 714.42 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/714.42 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 714.42 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 271,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,851.10/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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