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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.57 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.57 and 407.10 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.57 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.57 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.57 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 290,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,494.35/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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