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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 656.26 and 402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 656.26 and 402.11 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 656.26 = 402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/656.26 = 402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 656.26 × 402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 263,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,884.42/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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