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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 656.79 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 656.79 and 410.01 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 656.79 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/656.79 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 656.79 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 269,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,290.47/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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