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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 671.90 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 671.90 and 459.99 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 671.90 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/671.90 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 671.90 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 309,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,064.98/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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