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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 653.58 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 653.58 and 460.62 is: 631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 653.58 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/653.58 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 653.58 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 301,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,052.02/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.85

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