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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 715.68 and 456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 715.68 and 456.12 is: 684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 715.68 = 456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/715.68 = 456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 715.68 × 456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 326,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,435.96/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.87

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