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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.32, 669.78 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.32, 669.78 and 407.56 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.32 : 669.78 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.32/669.78 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.32x = 669.78 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.32x = 272,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,975.54/485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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