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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.41, 841.38 and 422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.41, 841.38 and 422.84 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.41 : 841.38 = 422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.41/841.38 = 422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.41x = 841.38 × 422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.41x = 355,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,769.12/609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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