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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 640.71 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 640.71 and 423.99 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 640.71 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/640.71 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 640.71 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 271,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,654.63/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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