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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 703.89 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 703.89 and 420.75 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 703.89 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/703.89 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 703.89 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 296,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,161.72/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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