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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 664.20 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 664.20 and 417.15 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 664.20 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/664.20 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 664.20 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 277,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,071.03/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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