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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 656.46 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 656.46 and 402.12 is: 554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 656.46 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/656.46 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 656.46 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 263,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,975.70/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.66

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