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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 842.61 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 842.61 and 424.42 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 842.61 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/842.61 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 842.61 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 357,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,620.54/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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