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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 654.78 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 654.78 and 462.43 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 654.78 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/654.78 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 654.78 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 302,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,789.92/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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