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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 660.22 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 660.22 and 412.48 is: 568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 660.22 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/660.22 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 660.22 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 272,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,323.21/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.48

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