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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 661.43 and 413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 661.43 and 413.35 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 661.43 = 413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/661.43 = 413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 661.43 × 413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 273,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,400.02/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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