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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 711.02 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 711.02 and 463.72 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 711.02 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/711.02 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 711.02 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 329,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,714.19/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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