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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 658.12 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 658.12 and 469.91 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 658.12 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/658.12 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 658.12 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 309,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,253.72/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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