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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.81, 852.10 and 420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.81, 852.10 and 420.98 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.81 : 852.10 = 420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.81/852.10 = 420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.81x = 852.10 × 420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.81x = 358,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,711.75/617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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