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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 714.78 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 714.78 and 456.61 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 714.78 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/714.78 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 714.78 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 326,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,375.70/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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