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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.78, 651.38 and 429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.78, 651.38 and 429.10 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.78 : 651.38 = 429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.78/651.38 = 429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.78x = 651.38 × 429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.78x = 279,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,507.16/472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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