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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 652.96 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 652.96 and 407.36 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 652.96 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/652.96 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 652.96 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 265,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,989.79/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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