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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.03, 655.63 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.03, 655.63 and 454.28 is: 626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.03 : 655.63 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.03/655.63 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.03x = 655.63 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.03x = 297,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,835.18/475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.98

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