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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 662.81 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 662.81 and 410.88 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 662.81 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/662.81 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 662.81 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 272,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,333.32/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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