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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 657.12 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 657.12 and 399.04 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 657.12 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/657.12 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 657.12 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 262,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,217.16/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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