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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 658.82 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 658.82 and 384.05 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 658.82 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/658.82 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 658.82 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 253,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,019.82/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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