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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 661.77 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 661.77 and 410.13 is: 564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 661.77 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/661.77 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 661.77 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 271,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,411.73/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.74

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