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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.61, 718.01 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.61, 718.01 and 381.32 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.61 : 718.01 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.61/718.01 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.61x = 718.01 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.61x = 273,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,791.57/477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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