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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.48 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.48 and 421.92 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.48 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.48 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.48 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 264,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,746.36/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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