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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 669.40 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 669.40 and 411.12 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 669.40 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/669.40 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 669.40 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 275,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,201.67/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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