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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 852.06 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 852.06 and 420.93 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 852.06 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/852.06 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 852.06 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 358,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,657.62/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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