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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 709.31 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 709.31 and 406.16 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 709.31 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/709.31 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 709.31 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 288,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,093.35/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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