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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 657.92 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 657.92 and 383.58 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 657.92 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/657.92 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 657.92 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 252,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,365.91/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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