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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 657.84 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 657.84 and 383.88 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 657.84 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/657.84 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 657.84 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 252,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,531.62/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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