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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 658.35 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 658.35 and 394.62 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 658.35 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/658.35 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 658.35 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 259,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,798.08/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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