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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 659.67 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 659.67 and 464.85 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 659.67 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/659.67 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 659.67 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 306,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,647.60/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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