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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 656.64 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 656.64 and 390 is: 536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 656.64 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/656.64 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 656.64 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 256,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,089.60/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.74

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