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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 643.35 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 643.35 and 476.20 is: 643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 643.35 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/643.35 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 643.35 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 306,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,363.27/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.35

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