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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 714.93 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.86, 714.93 and 453.79 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.86 : 714.93 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.86/714.93 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.86x = 714.93 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.86x = 324,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,428.08/476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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