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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 660.11 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 660.11 and 462.83 is: 638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 660.11 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/660.11 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 660.11 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 305,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,513.10/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.86

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