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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.54, 659.37 and 385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.54, 659.37 and 385.39 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.54 : 659.37 = 385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.54/659.37 = 385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.54x = 659.37 × 385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.54x = 254,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,114.60/478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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