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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 622.21 and 429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 622.21 and 429.83 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 622.21 = 429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/622.21 = 429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 622.21 × 429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 267,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,444.52/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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