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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 651.69 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 651.69 and 420.06 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 651.69 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/651.69 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 651.69 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 273,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,748.90/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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