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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.78, 662.18 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.78, 662.18 and 415.17 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.78 : 662.18 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.78/662.18 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.78x = 662.18 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.78x = 274,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,915.19/480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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