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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.42, 662.31 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.42, 662.31 and 406.44 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.42 : 662.31 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.42/662.31 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.42x = 662.31 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.42x = 269,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,189.28/480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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