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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 655.79 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 655.79 and 462.66 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 655.79 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/655.79 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 655.79 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 303,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,406.64/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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