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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 657.60 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 657.60 and 466.88 is: 643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 657.60 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/657.60 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 657.60 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 307,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,020.29/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.27

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