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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 714.66 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 714.66 and 381.04 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 714.66 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/714.66 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 714.66 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 272,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,314.05/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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