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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 657.48 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 657.48 and 383.22 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 657.48 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/657.48 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 657.48 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 251,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,959.49/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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