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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 713.58 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 713.58 and 428.58 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 713.58 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/713.58 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 713.58 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 305,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,826.12/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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