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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.86, 665.94 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.86, 665.94 and 416.08 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.86 : 665.94 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.86/665.94 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.86x = 665.94 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.86x = 277,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,084.32/482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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