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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 669.36 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 669.36 and 422.20 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 669.36 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/669.36 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 669.36 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 282,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,603.79/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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