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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 660.20 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 660.20 and 416.44 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 660.20 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/660.20 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 660.20 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 274,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,934.77/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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