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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 716.06 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 716.06 and 380.72 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 716.06 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/716.06 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 716.06 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 272,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,618.36/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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