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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 661.56 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 661.56 and 427.24 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 661.56 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/661.56 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 661.56 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 282,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,644.89/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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