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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 716.70 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 716.70 and 381.48 is: 571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 716.70 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/716.70 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 716.70 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 273,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,406.72/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.53

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