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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 659.57 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 659.57 and 389.16 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 659.57 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/659.57 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 659.57 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 256,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,674.46/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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