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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 660.59 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 660.59 and 452.80 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 660.59 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/660.59 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 660.59 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 299,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,112.89/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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