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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 674.32 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 674.32 and 423.09 is: 583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 674.32 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/674.32 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 674.32 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 285,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,298.05/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.47

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