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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 655.65 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 655.65 and 409.14 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 655.65 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/655.65 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 655.65 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 268,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,252.64/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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