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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 661.08 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 661.08 and 417.52 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 661.08 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/661.08 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 661.08 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 276,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,014.12/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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