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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 659.61 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 659.61 and 418.80 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 659.61 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/659.61 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 659.61 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 276,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,244.67/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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