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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 663.05 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 663.05 and 458.60 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 663.05 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/663.05 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 663.05 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 304,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,074.73/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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