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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 662.58 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 662.58 and 417.87 is: 576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 662.58 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/662.58 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 662.58 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 276,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,872.30/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.85

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