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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 699.78 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 699.78 and 421.70 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 699.78 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/699.78 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 699.78 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 295,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,097.23/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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