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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.09 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.09 and 379.01 is: 522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.09 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.09 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.09 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 249,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,422.69/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.43

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