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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 708.41 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 708.41 and 454.47 is: 677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 708.41 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/708.41 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 708.41 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 321,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,948.82/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.16

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