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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 651.03 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 651.03 and 453.72 is: 627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 651.03 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/651.03 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 651.03 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 295,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,385.33/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.70

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