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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.23, 655.59 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.23, 655.59 and 413.20 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.23 : 655.59 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.23/655.59 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.23x = 655.59 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.23x = 270,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,889.79/476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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