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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 670.32 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 670.32 and 423.32 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 670.32 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/670.32 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 670.32 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 283,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,756.51/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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