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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 678.96 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 678.96 and 421.74 is: 632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 678.96 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/678.96 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 678.96 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 286,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,344.59/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.65

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