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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 623.68 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 623.68 and 420.72 is: 580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 623.68 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/623.68 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 623.68 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 262,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394.65/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.88

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