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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 650.88 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 650.88 and 408.90 is: 563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 650.88 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/650.88 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 650.88 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 266,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,144.83/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.81

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