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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 660.80 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 660.80 and 412.83 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 660.80 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/660.80 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 660.80 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 272,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,792.70/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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