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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.47, 663.19 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.47, 663.19 and 465.08 is: 641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.47 : 663.19 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.47/663.19 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.47x = 663.19 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.47x = 308,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,431.93/480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.94

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