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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 853.56 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 853.56 and 421.56 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 853.56 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/853.56 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 853.56 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 359,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,826.75/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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