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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 669.88 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 669.88 and 421.64 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 669.88 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/669.88 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 669.88 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 282,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,448.20/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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