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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.66, 669.31 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.66, 669.31 and 424.54 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.66 : 669.31 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.66/669.31 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.66x = 669.31 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.66x = 284,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151.03/486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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