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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 697.27 and 421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 697.27 and 421.21 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 697.27 = 421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/697.27 = 421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 697.27 × 421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 293,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,697.10/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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