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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.58 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.58 and 427.13 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.58 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.58 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.58 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 281,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,299.28/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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