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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 715.41 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 715.41 and 381.54 is: 571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 715.41 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/715.41 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 715.41 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 272,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,957.53/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.45

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