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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 664.71 and 415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 664.71 and 415.34 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 664.71 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/664.71 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 664.71 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 276,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,080.65/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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