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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 662.22 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 662.22 and 414.64 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 662.22 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/662.22 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 662.22 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 274,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,582.90/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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