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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 668.48 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 668.48 and 414.65 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 668.48 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/668.48 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 668.48 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 277,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,184.83/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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