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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 663.84 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 663.84 and 411.63 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 663.84 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/663.84 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 663.84 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 273,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,256.46/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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