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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 656.40 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 656.40 and 427.51 is: 589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 656.40 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/656.40 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 656.40 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 280,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,617.56/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.40

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