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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 659.44 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 659.44 and 367.13 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 659.44 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/659.44 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 659.44 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 242,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102.31/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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