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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 639.68 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 639.68 and 427.04 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 639.68 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/639.68 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 639.68 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 273,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,168.95/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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