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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 713.61 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 713.61 and 421.50 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 713.61 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/713.61 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 713.61 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 300,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,786.62/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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