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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 651.03 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 651.03 and 409.56 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 651.03 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/651.03 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 651.03 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 266,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,635.85/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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