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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 713.87 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 713.87 and 458.44 is: 686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 713.87 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/713.87 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 713.87 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 327,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,264.27/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.90

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