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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 639.96 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 639.96 and 423.60 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 639.96 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/639.96 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 639.96 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 271,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,087.06/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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