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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 640.58 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 640.58 and 423.45 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 640.58 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/640.58 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 640.58 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 271,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,251.48/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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