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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 657.16 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 657.16 and 388.62 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 657.16 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/657.16 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 657.16 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 255,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,384.55/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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