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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 579.52 and 408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 579.52 and 408.69 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 579.52 = 408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/579.52 = 408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 579.52 × 408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 236,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,843.01/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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