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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 839.25 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 839.25 and 421.56 is: 581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 839.25 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/839.25 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 839.25 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 353,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,794.23/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.99

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