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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.29, 841.07 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.29, 841.07 and 423.39 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.29 : 841.07 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.29/841.07 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.29x = 841.07 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.29x = 356,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,100.63/609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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