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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.35, 716.33 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.35, 716.33 and 454.88 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.35 : 716.33 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.35/716.33 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.35x = 716.33 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.35x = 325,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,841.92/477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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