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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.90 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.90 and 420.20 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.90 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.90 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.90 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 299,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,140.38/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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