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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 662.88 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 662.88 and 414.40 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 662.88 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/662.88 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 662.88 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 274,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,697.47/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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