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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.07, 657.71 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.07, 657.71 and 406.85 is: 562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.07 : 657.71 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.07/657.71 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.07x = 657.71 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.07x = 267,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,583.99/476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.07

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