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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.91, 672.11 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.91, 672.11 and 413.65 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.91 : 672.11 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.91/672.11 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.91x = 672.11 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.91x = 278,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,016.23/486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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