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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 663.82 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 663.82 and 411.28 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 663.82 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/663.82 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 663.82 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 273,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,015.89/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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