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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 655.16 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 655.16 and 460.86 is: 635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 655.16 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/655.16 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 655.16 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 301,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,937.04/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.36

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