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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 716.91 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 716.91 and 381.24 is: 571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 716.91 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/716.91 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 716.91 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 273,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,314.77/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.12

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