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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 655.76 and 410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 655.76 and 410.62 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 655.76 = 410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/655.76 = 410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 655.76 × 410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 269,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,268.17/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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