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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 853.43 and 421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 853.43 and 421.07 is: 581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 853.43 = 421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/853.43 = 421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 853.43 × 421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 359,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,347.40/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.57

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