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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.59, 659.49 and 406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.59, 659.49 and 406.54 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.59 : 659.49 = 406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.59/659.49 = 406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.59x = 659.49 × 406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.59x = 268,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,107.42/476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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