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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 656.88 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 656.88 and 406.72 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 656.88 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/656.88 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 656.88 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 267,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,166.23/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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