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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 658.55 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 658.55 and 464.67 is: 641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 658.55 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/658.55 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 658.55 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 306,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,009.59/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.32

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