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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.47 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.47 and 423.36 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.47 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.47 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.47 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 283,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,850.18/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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