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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 644.64 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 644.64 and 423.04 is: 584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 644.64 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/644.64 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 644.64 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 272,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,708.51/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.31

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