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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 660.84 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 660.84 and 413.64 is: 570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 660.84 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/660.84 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 660.84 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 273,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,349.86/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.41

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