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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 670.24 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 670.24 and 421.96 is: 580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 670.24 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/670.24 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 670.24 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 282,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,814.47/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.35

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