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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 653.50 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 653.50 and 411.68 is: 566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 653.50 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/653.50 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 653.50 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 269,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,032.88/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.72

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