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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.65, 658.26 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.65, 658.26 and 425.08 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.65 : 658.26 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.65/658.26 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.65x = 658.26 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.65x = 279,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,813.98/476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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