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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 667.64 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 667.64 and 417.56 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 667.64 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/667.64 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 667.64 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 278,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,777.46/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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