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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 662.58 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 662.58 and 411.21 is: 565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 662.58 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/662.58 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 662.58 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 272,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,459.52/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.99

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