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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 656.23 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 656.23 and 438.41 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 656.23 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/656.23 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 656.23 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 287,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,697.79/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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