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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 658.02 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 658.02 and 454.26 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 658.02 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/658.02 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 658.02 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 298,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,912.17/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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