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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 850.95 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 850.95 and 421.14 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 850.95 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/850.95 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 850.95 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 358,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,369.08/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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