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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 672.48 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 672.48 and 423.36 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 672.48 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/672.48 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 672.48 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 284,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,701.13/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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