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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 716.50 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 716.50 and 423.42 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 716.50 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/716.50 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 716.50 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 303,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,380.43/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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