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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 666.02 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 666.02 and 408.41 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 666.02 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/666.02 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 666.02 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 272,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,003.86/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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