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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 657.93 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 657.93 and 405.41 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 657.93 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/657.93 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 657.93 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 266,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,732.10/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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