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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.54, 717.36 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.54, 717.36 and 380.80 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.54 : 717.36 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.54/717.36 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.54x = 717.36 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.54x = 273,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,170.69/478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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