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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 650.70 and 427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 650.70 and 427.21 is: 589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 650.70 = 427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/650.70 = 427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 650.70 × 427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 277,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,983.92/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.25

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