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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 713.27 and 463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 713.27 and 463.21 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 713.27 = 463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/713.27 = 463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 713.27 × 463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 330,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,389.70/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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