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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 656.61 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 656.61 and 409.62 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 656.61 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/656.61 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 656.61 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 268,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,958.54/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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