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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 717.09 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 717.09 and 376.12 is: 564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 717.09 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/717.09 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 717.09 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 269,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,711.89/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.72

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