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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 660.59 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 660.59 and 456.10 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 660.59 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/660.59 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 660.59 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 301,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,295.10/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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