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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 662.04 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 662.04 and 427.92 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 662.04 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/662.04 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 662.04 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 283,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,300.16/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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