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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.72 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.72 and 454.08 is: 681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.72 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.72 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.72 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 323,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,631.90/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.13

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