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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 657.60 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 657.60 and 383.70 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 657.60 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/657.60 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 657.60 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 252,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,321.12/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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