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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.33, 704.76 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.33, 704.76 and 421.31 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.33 : 704.76 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.33/704.76 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.33x = 704.76 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.33x = 296,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,920.33/470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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