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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 667.35 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 667.35 and 409.56 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 667.35 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/667.35 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 667.35 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 273,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,319.87/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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