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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 659.21 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 659.21 and 384.33 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 659.21 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/659.21 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 659.21 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 253,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,355.14/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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