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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 661.93 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 661.93 and 414.48 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 661.93 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/661.93 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 661.93 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 274,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,355.71/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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