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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 660.16 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 660.16 and 412.94 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 660.16 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/660.16 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 660.16 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 272,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,604.41/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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