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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 628.65 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 628.65 and 421.80 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 628.65 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/628.65 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 628.65 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 265,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,164.57/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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