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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.85, 837.93 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.85, 837.93 and 421.26 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.85 : 837.93 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.85/837.93 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.85x = 837.93 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.85x = 352,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,986.39/607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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