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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 660.23 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 660.23 and 408.76 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 660.23 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/660.23 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 660.23 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 269,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,873.45/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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