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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 663.39 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 663.39 and 407.43 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 663.39 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/663.39 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 663.39 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 270,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,284.99/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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