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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 703.20 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 703.20 and 421.10 is: 630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 703.20 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/703.20 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 703.20 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 296,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,117.52/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.44

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