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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 656.65 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 656.65 and 464.85 is: 641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 656.65 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/656.65 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 656.65 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 305,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,243.75/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.11

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