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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.11, 841.18 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.11, 841.18 and 423.27 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.11 : 841.18 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.11/841.18 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.11x = 841.18 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.11x = 356,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,046.26/610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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