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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 852.93 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 852.93 and 421.74 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 852.93 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/852.93 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 852.93 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 359,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,714.70/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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