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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 654.77 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 654.77 and 464.88 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 654.77 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/654.77 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 654.77 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 304,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,389.48/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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