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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.25, 658.58 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.25, 658.58 and 463.27 is: 639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.25 : 658.58 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.25/658.58 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.25x = 658.58 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.25x = 305,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,100.36/477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.29

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