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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 661.53 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 661.53 and 469.92 is: 650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 661.53 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/661.53 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 661.53 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 310,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,866.18/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.32

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