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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.40 and 427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.40 and 427.81 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.40 = 427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.40 = 427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.40 × 427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 281,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,670.10/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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