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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.16 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.16 and 402.08 is: 554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.16 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.16 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.16 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 263,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,828.81/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.26

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