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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 669.93 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 669.93 and 411.19 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 669.93 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/669.93 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 669.93 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 275,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,468.52/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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