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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.59 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.59 and 411.87 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.59 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.59 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.59 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 271,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,253.46/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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