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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 657.82 and 466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 657.82 and 466.81 is: 643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 657.82 = 466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/657.82 = 466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 657.82 × 466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 307,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,076.95/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.55

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