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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 648.90 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 648.90 and 420.80 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 648.90 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/648.90 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 648.90 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 273,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,057.12/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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