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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 657.38 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 657.38 and 468.47 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 657.38 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/657.38 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 657.38 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 307,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,965.62/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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