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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 655.64 and 405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 655.64 and 405.35 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 655.64 = 405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/655.64 = 405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 655.64 × 405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 265,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,758.37/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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