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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 664.56 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 664.56 and 475.96 is: 652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 664.56 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/664.56 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 664.56 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 316,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,303.98/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.54

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