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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 657.37 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 657.37 and 407.26 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 657.37 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/657.37 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 657.37 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 267,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,719.55/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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