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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 841.94 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 841.94 and 421.01 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 841.94 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/841.94 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 841.94 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 354,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,465.16/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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