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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 653.94 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 653.94 and 421.80 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 653.94 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/653.94 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 653.94 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 275,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,831.89/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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