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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.88 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.88 and 453.93 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.88 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.88 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.88 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 324,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,959.41/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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