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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.81, 662.95 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.81, 662.95 and 410.64 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.81 : 662.95 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.81/662.95 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.81x = 662.95 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.81x = 272,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,233.79/480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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