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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.32 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.32 and 457.28 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.32 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.32 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.32 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 301,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,951.13/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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