Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 656.54 and 383.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 477.34, 656.54 and 383.88 is: 528.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477.34 : 656.54 = 383.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477.34/656.54 = 383.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477.34x = 656.54 × 383.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477.34x = 252,036.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,036.72/477.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528.00
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