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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 663 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 663 and 406.94 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 663 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/663 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 663 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 269,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,801.22/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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