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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 715.62 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 715.62 and 385.94 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 715.62 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/715.62 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 715.62 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 276,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,186.38/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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