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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 656.31 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 656.31 and 383.68 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 656.31 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/656.31 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 656.31 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 251,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,813.02/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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