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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 656.71 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 656.71 and 427.88 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 656.71 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/656.71 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 656.71 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 280,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,993.65/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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