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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 653.94 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 653.94 and 409.14 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 653.94 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/653.94 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 653.94 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 267,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,553.01/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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