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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 656.73 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 656.73 and 424.40 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 656.73 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/656.73 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 656.73 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 278,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,712.93/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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