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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 655.12 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 655.12 and 416.96 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 655.12 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/655.12 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 655.12 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 273,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,158.84/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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