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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.60, 716 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.60, 716 and 385.30 is: 576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.60 : 716 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.60/716 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.60x = 716 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.60x = 275,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,874.80/478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.42

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