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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 657.12 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 657.12 and 403.20 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 657.12 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/657.12 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 657.12 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 264,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,950.78/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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