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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 851.82 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 851.82 and 421.34 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 851.82 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/851.82 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 851.82 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 358,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,900.00/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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