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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 655.10 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 655.10 and 408.63 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 655.10 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/655.10 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 655.10 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 267,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,690.62/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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