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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 709.32 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 709.32 and 406.16 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 709.32 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/709.32 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 709.32 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 288,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,097.41/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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