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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.53, 850.95 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.53, 850.95 and 420.51 is: 580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.53 : 850.95 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.53/850.95 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.53x = 850.95 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.53x = 357,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,832.98/616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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