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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 660.48 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 660.48 and 416.16 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 660.48 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/660.48 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 660.48 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 274,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,865.36/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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