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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 654.95 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 654.95 and 455.18 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 654.95 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/654.95 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 654.95 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 298,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,118.00/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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