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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.66, 662.76 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.66, 662.76 and 441.78 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.66 : 662.76 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.66/662.76 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.66x = 662.76 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.66x = 292,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,794.11/480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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