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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 841.95 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 841.95 and 423.72 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 841.95 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/841.95 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 841.95 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 356,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,751.05/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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