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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 842.27 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 842.27 and 424.53 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 842.27 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/842.27 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 842.27 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 357,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,566.76/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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