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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 715.68 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 715.68 and 446.56 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 715.68 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/715.68 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 715.68 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 319,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,594.06/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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