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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.49, 648.03 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.49, 648.03 and 423.73 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.49 : 648.03 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.49/648.03 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.49x = 648.03 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.49x = 274,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,589.75/470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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