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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 671.27 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 671.27 and 423.98 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 671.27 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/671.27 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 671.27 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 284,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,605.05/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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