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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 658.59 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 658.59 and 455.36 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 658.59 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/658.59 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 658.59 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 299,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,895.57/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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