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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 658.11 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 658.11 and 403.48 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 658.11 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/658.11 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 658.11 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 265,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,534.22/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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