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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.10, 662.17 and 413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.10, 662.17 and 413.83 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.10 : 662.17 = 413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.10/662.17 = 413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.10x = 662.17 × 413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.10x = 274,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,025.81/480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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