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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 710.06 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 710.06 and 453.32 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 710.06 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/710.06 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 710.06 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 321,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,884.40/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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