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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 655.90 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 655.90 and 426 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 655.90 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/655.90 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 655.90 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 279,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,413.40/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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