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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.99, 648.72 and 424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.99, 648.72 and 424.23 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.99 : 648.72 = 424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.99/648.72 = 424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.99x = 648.72 × 424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.99x = 275,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,206.49/470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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