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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 665.10 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 665.10 and 413.52 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 665.10 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/665.10 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 665.10 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 275,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,032.15/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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