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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 661.14 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 661.14 and 413.08 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 661.14 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/661.14 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 661.14 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 273,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,100.41/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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