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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 714.38 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 714.38 and 458.79 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 714.38 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/714.38 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 714.38 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 327,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,748.01/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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