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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.88 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.88 and 456.03 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.88 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.88 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.88 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 325,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,550.70/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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