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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.11, 841.32 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.11, 841.32 and 423.81 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.11 : 841.32 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.11/841.32 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.11x = 841.32 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.11x = 356,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,559.83/610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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