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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 715.65 and 459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 715.65 and 459.63 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 715.65 = 459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/715.65 = 459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 715.65 × 459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 328,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,932.49/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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