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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 660.21 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 660.21 and 385.09 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 660.21 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/660.21 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 660.21 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 254,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,240.27/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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