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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.46, 670.44 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.46, 670.44 and 423.60 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.46 : 670.44 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.46/670.44 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.46x = 670.44 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.46x = 283,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,998.38/486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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