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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 711.83 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 711.83 and 409.98 is: 613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 711.83 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/711.83 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 711.83 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 291,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,834.01/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.63

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