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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 645.90 and 459.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 645.90 and 459.77 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 645.90 = 459.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/645.90 = 459.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 645.90 × 459.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 296,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,962.21/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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