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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 669.09 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 669.09 and 418.72 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 669.09 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/669.09 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 669.09 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 280,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,158.98/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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