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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.63, 648.38 and 420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.63, 648.38 and 420.42 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.63 : 648.38 = 420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.63/648.38 = 420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.63x = 648.38 × 420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.63x = 272,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,591.92/469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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