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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 633.06 and 421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 633.06 and 421.77 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 633.06 = 421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/633.06 = 421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 633.06 × 421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 267,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,005.72/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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