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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 644.48 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 644.48 and 461.44 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 644.48 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/644.48 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 644.48 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 297,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,388.85/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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