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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 674.84 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 674.84 and 423.83 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 674.84 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/674.84 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 674.84 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 286,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,014.06/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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