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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 657.42 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 657.42 and 405.03 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 657.42 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/657.42 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 657.42 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 266,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,275.77/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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