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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.94, 842.10 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.94, 842.10 and 423.64 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.94 : 842.10 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.94/842.10 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.94x = 842.10 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.94x = 356,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,747.24/609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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