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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 716.64 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 716.64 and 452.80 is: 680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 716.64 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/716.64 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 716.64 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 324,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,494.59/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.57

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