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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 669.53 and 422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 669.53 and 422.83 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 669.53 = 422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/669.53 = 422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 669.53 × 422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 283,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,099.26/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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