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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 852.64 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 852.64 and 421.44 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 852.64 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/852.64 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 852.64 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 359,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,336.60/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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