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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 655.71 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 655.71 and 428.94 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 655.71 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/655.71 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 655.71 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 281,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,260.25/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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