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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 842.16 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 842.16 and 424.08 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 842.16 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/842.16 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 842.16 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 357,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,143.21/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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