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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.76 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.76 and 420.96 is: 581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.76 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.76 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.76 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 263,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,840.89/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.28

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