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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.79, 652.28 and 427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.79, 652.28 and 427.62 is: 588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.79 : 652.28 = 427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.79/652.28 = 427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.79x = 652.28 × 427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.79x = 278,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,925.84/473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.71

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