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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 658.81 and 407.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 658.81 and 407.65 is: 562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 658.81 = 407.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/658.81 = 407.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 658.81 × 407.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 268,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,562.65/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.07

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