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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 647.91 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 647.91 and 420.16 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 647.91 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/647.91 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 647.91 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 272,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,225.87/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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