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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 654.48 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 654.48 and 462.78 is: 637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 654.48 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/654.48 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 654.48 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 302,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,880.25/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.74

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