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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 660.13 and 408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 660.13 and 408.59 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 660.13 = 408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/660.13 = 408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 660.13 × 408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 269,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,722.52/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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