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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 653.61 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 653.61 and 400.66 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 653.61 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/653.61 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 653.61 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 261,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,875.38/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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