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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 716.12 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 716.12 and 381.44 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 716.12 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/716.12 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 716.12 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 273,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,156.81/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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