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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 656.28 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 656.28 and 440.76 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 656.28 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/656.28 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 656.28 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 289,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,261.97/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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