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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 667.64 and 421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 667.64 and 421.95 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 667.64 = 421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/667.64 = 421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 667.64 × 421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 281,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,708.59/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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