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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 843.03 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 843.03 and 424.22 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 843.03 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/843.03 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 843.03 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 357,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,625.97/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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