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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 621.77 and 421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 621.77 and 421.17 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 621.77 = 421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/621.77 = 421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 621.77 × 421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 261,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,868.81/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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