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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.55 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.55 and 458.80 is: 688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.55 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.55 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.55 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 328,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,753.14/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.20

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