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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 657 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 657 and 402.06 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 657 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/657 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 657 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 264,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,153.42/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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