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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 663.53 and 462.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 663.53 and 462.35 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 663.53 = 462.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/663.53 = 462.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 663.53 × 462.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 306,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,782.44/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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