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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 841.74 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 841.74 and 423.96 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 841.74 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/841.74 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 841.74 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 356,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,864.09/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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