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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.91, 842.01 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.91, 842.01 and 423.56 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.91 : 842.01 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.91/842.01 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.91x = 842.01 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.91x = 356,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,641.76/609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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