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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 667.40 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 667.40 and 462.96 is: 637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 667.40 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/667.40 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 667.40 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 308,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,979.50/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.65

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