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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 641.94 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 641.94 and 423.19 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 641.94 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/641.94 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 641.94 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 271,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,660.98/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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