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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 663.03 and 469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 663.03 and 469.87 is: 652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 663.03 = 469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/663.03 = 469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 663.03 × 469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 311,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,536.25/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.68

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