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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 659.04 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 659.04 and 458.40 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 659.04 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/659.04 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 659.04 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 302,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,103.94/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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