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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 631.73 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 631.73 and 421.13 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 631.73 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/631.73 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 631.73 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 266,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,038.35/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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