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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 650.19 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 650.19 and 460.46 is: 633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 650.19 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/650.19 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 650.19 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 299,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,386.49/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.58

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