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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 717.56 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 717.56 and 381.72 is: 571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 717.56 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/717.56 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 717.56 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 273,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,907.00/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.93

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