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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 705.61 and 421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 705.61 and 421.75 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 705.61 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/705.61 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 705.61 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 297,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,591.02/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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