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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 656.62 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 656.62 and 383.20 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 656.62 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/656.62 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 656.62 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 251,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,616.78/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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