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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 663.35 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 663.35 and 416.12 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 663.35 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/663.35 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 663.35 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 276,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,033.20/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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