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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 653.40 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 653.40 and 463.88 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 653.40 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/653.40 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 653.40 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 303,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,099.19/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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