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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 715.65 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 715.65 and 381.25 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 715.65 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/715.65 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 715.65 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 272,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,841.56/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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