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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 657.50 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 657.50 and 424.82 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 657.50 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/657.50 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 657.50 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 279,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,319.15/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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