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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 654.36 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 654.36 and 412.96 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 654.36 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/654.36 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 654.36 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 270,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,224.51/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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