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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 662.46 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 662.46 and 414.10 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 662.46 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/662.46 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 662.46 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 274,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,324.69/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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