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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 660.33 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 660.33 and 417.54 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 660.33 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/660.33 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 660.33 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 275,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,714.19/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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