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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 652.79 and 423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 652.79 and 423.74 is: 584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 652.79 = 423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/652.79 = 423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 652.79 × 423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 276,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,615.93/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.87

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