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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 660.04 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 660.04 and 462.51 is: 638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 660.04 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/660.04 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 660.04 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 305,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,273.94/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.66

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