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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 655.07 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 655.07 and 423.32 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 655.07 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/655.07 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 655.07 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 277,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,302.12/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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