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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.34, 660.26 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.34, 660.26 and 413.54 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.34 : 660.26 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.34/660.26 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.34x = 660.26 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.34x = 273,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,041.85/478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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