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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 650.88 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 650.88 and 423.51 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 650.88 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/650.88 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 650.88 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 275,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,654.19/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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