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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 620.58 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 620.58 and 421.86 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 620.58 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/620.58 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 620.58 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 261,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,797.88/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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