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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.23, 661.97 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.23, 661.97 and 386.33 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.23 : 661.97 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.23/661.97 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.23x = 661.97 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.23x = 255,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,738.87/479.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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