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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 711.30 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 711.30 and 421.10 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 711.30 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/711.30 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 711.30 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 299,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,528.43/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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