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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 668.52 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 668.52 and 429.84 is: 591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 668.52 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/668.52 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 668.52 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 287,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,356.64/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.93

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