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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 655.53 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 655.53 and 400.98 is: 553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 655.53 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/655.53 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 655.53 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 262,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,855.37/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.02

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