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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 655.92 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 655.92 and 450.48 is: 622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 655.92 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/655.92 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 655.92 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 295,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,478.84/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.35

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