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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 715.80 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 715.80 and 458.30 is: 687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 715.80 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/715.80 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 715.80 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 328,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,051.14/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.45

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