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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.05, 670.83 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.05, 670.83 and 416.80 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.05 : 670.83 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.05/670.83 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.05x = 670.83 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.05x = 279,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,599.79/486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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