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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.46, 647.82 and 426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.46, 647.82 and 426.54 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.46 : 647.82 = 426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.46/647.82 = 426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.46x = 647.82 × 426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.46x = 276,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,321.14/470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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