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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 715.14 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 715.14 and 382.32 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 715.14 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/715.14 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 715.14 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 273,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,412.32/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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