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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 650.88 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 650.88 and 409.20 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 650.88 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/650.88 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 650.88 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 266,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,340.10/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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