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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 656.52 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 656.52 and 459.94 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 656.52 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/656.52 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 656.52 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 301,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,959.81/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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