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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 657.20 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 657.20 and 426.13 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 657.20 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/657.20 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 657.20 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 280,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,054.52/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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