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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 670.48 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 670.48 and 418.91 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 670.48 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/670.48 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 670.48 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 280,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,866.38/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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