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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.54, 672.29 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.54, 672.29 and 424.83 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.54 : 672.29 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.54/672.29 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.54x = 672.29 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.54x = 285,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,608.96/487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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