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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 664.26 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 664.26 and 407.92 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 664.26 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/664.26 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 664.26 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 270,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,964.94/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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