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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 656.60 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 656.60 and 402.74 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 656.60 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/656.60 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 656.60 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 264,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,439.08/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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