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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 717.58 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 717.58 and 460.93 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 717.58 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/717.58 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 717.58 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 330,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,754.15/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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