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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 675.09 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 675.09 and 423.78 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 675.09 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/675.09 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 675.09 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 286,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,089.64/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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