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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 842.16 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 842.16 and 423.84 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 842.16 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/842.16 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 842.16 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 356,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,941.09/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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