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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 656.32 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 656.32 and 416.16 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 656.32 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/656.32 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 656.32 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 273,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,134.13/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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