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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 715.32 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 715.32 and 451.08 is: 677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 715.32 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/715.32 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 715.32 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 322,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,666.55/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.47

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