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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 663.18 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 663.18 and 413.69 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 663.18 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/663.18 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 663.18 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 274,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,352.59/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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