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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 711.90 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 711.90 and 420.60 is: 629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 711.90 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/711.90 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 711.90 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 299,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,425.14/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.47

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