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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 652.56 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 652.56 and 420.80 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 652.56 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/652.56 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 652.56 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 274,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,597.25/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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