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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 716.69 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 716.69 and 459.03 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 716.69 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/716.69 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 716.69 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 328,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,982.21/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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