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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 842.36 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 842.36 and 423.81 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 842.36 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/842.36 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 842.36 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 356,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,998.47/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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