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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 669.89 and 422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 669.89 and 422.98 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 669.89 = 422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/669.89 = 422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 669.89 × 422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 283,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,350.07/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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