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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 713.94 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 713.94 and 407.04 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 713.94 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/713.94 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 713.94 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 290,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,602.14/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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