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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 658.89 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 658.89 and 468.83 is: 649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 658.89 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/658.89 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 658.89 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 308,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,909.05/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.73

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