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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 708.14 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 708.14 and 421.01 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 708.14 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/708.14 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 708.14 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 298,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,131.92/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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