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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 669.33 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 669.33 and 412.11 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 669.33 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/669.33 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 669.33 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 275,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,837.59/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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