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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.28 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.28 and 411.57 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.28 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.28 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.28 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 270,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,926.24/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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