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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.49, 842.01 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.49, 842.01 and 423.98 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.49 : 842.01 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.49/842.01 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.49x = 842.01 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.49x = 356,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,991.19/610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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