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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 660.82 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 660.82 and 409.09 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 660.82 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/660.82 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 660.82 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 270,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,334.85/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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