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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 709.14 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 709.14 and 455.04 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 709.14 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/709.14 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 709.14 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 322,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,687.07/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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