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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 660.66 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 660.66 and 417.52 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 660.66 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/660.66 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 660.66 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 275,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,838.76/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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