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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 711.95 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 711.95 and 423.93 is: 634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 711.95 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/711.95 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 711.95 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 301,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,814.84/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.21

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