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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 624.89 and 421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 624.89 and 421.94 is: 582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 624.89 = 421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/624.89 = 421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 624.89 × 421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 263,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,668.70/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.41

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