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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.90, 662.92 and 427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.90, 662.92 and 427.66 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.90 : 662.92 = 427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.90/662.92 = 427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.90x = 662.92 × 427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.90x = 283,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,504.37/479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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