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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.31, 653.22 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.31, 653.22 and 420.44 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.31 : 653.22 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.31/653.22 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.31x = 653.22 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.31x = 274,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,636.55/473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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