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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 660.59 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 660.59 and 385.33 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 660.59 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/660.59 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 660.59 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 254,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,545.14/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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