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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 657.56 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 657.56 and 383.48 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 657.56 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/657.56 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 657.56 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 252,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,161.11/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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