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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.01, 660.02 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.01, 660.02 and 384.45 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.01 : 660.02 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.01/660.02 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.01x = 660.02 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.01x = 253,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,744.69/478.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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