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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 669.18 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 669.18 and 423.78 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 669.18 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/669.18 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 669.18 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 283,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,585.10/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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