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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.83, 663.36 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.83, 663.36 and 405.99 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.83 : 663.36 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.83/663.36 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.83x = 663.36 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.83x = 269,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,317.53/479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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