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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 853.65 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 853.65 and 421.26 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 853.65 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/853.65 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 853.65 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 359,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,608.60/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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