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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 658.52 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 658.52 and 412.62 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 658.52 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/658.52 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 658.52 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 271,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,718.52/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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