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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 621.43 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 621.43 and 420.92 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 621.43 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/621.43 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 621.43 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 261,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,568.16/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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