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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 656.46 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 656.46 and 411.12 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 656.46 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/656.46 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 656.46 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 269,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,883.84/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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