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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 660.89 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 660.89 and 409.14 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 660.89 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/660.89 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 660.89 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 270,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,394.49/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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