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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.99, 671.53 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.99, 671.53 and 417.27 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.99 : 671.53 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.99/671.53 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.99x = 671.53 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.99x = 280,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,209.32/486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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