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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 852.66 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 852.66 and 421.92 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 852.66 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/852.66 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 852.66 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 359,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,754.31/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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