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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.83, 653.10 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.83, 653.10 and 455.97 is: 629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.83 : 653.10 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.83/653.10 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.83x = 653.10 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.83x = 297,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,794.01/472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.81

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