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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 654.60 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 654.60 and 416.40 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 654.60 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/654.60 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 654.60 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 272,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,575.44/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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