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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 669.12 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 669.12 and 423.88 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 669.12 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/669.12 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 669.12 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 283,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,626.59/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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