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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 658.08 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 658.08 and 417.60 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 658.08 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/658.08 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 658.08 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 274,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,814.21/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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