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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 657.92 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 657.92 and 398.37 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 657.92 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/657.92 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 657.92 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 262,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,095.35/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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