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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 650.59 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 650.59 and 420.38 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 650.59 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/650.59 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 650.59 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 273,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495.02/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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