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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 659.32 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 659.32 and 414.84 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 659.32 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/659.32 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 659.32 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 273,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,512.31/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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