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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.54, 713.91 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.54, 713.91 and 465.32 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.54 : 713.91 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.54/713.91 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.54x = 713.91 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.54x = 332,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,196.60/478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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