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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 659.38 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 659.38 and 383.98 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 659.38 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/659.38 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 659.38 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 253,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,188.73/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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