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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 660.30 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 660.30 and 426.16 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 660.30 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/660.30 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 660.30 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 281,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,393.45/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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