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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 660.15 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 660.15 and 468.92 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 660.15 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/660.15 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 660.15 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 309,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,554.24/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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