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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 622.08 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 622.08 and 421.20 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 622.08 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/622.08 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 622.08 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 262,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,020.10/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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