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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.17, 714.94 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.17, 714.94 and 385.91 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.17 : 714.94 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.17/714.94 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.17x = 714.94 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.17x = 275,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,902.50/477.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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