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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 714.59 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 714.59 and 384.18 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 714.59 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/714.59 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 714.59 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 274,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,531.19/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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