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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 664.44 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 664.44 and 459.60 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 664.44 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/664.44 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 664.44 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 305,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,376.62/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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