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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 655.02 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 655.02 and 426.51 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 655.02 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/655.02 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 655.02 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 279,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,372.58/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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