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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 655.68 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 655.68 and 409.69 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 655.68 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/655.68 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 655.68 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 268,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,625.54/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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