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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 657.06 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 657.06 and 406.60 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 657.06 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/657.06 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 657.06 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 267,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,160.60/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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