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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 656.54 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 656.54 and 423.85 is: 585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 656.54 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/656.54 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 656.54 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 278,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,273.54/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.36

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