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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 710.06 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 710.06 and 421.16 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 710.06 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/710.06 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 710.06 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 299,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,048.87/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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