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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 842.01 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 842.01 and 423.99 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 842.01 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/842.01 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 842.01 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 357,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,003.82/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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