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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 664.74 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 664.74 and 467.58 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 664.74 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/664.74 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 664.74 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 310,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,819.13/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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