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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 654.87 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 654.87 and 386.85 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 654.87 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/654.87 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 654.87 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 253,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,332.89/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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