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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.77, 664.49 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.77, 664.49 and 423.89 is: 585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.77 : 664.49 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.77/664.49 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.77x = 664.49 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.77x = 281,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,668.55/480.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.87

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