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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 652.68 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 652.68 and 454.56 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 652.68 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/652.68 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 652.68 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 296,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,682.22/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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