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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.99, 841.51 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.99, 841.51 and 423.93 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.99 : 841.51 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.99/841.51 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.99x = 841.51 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.99x = 356,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,738.71/609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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