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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 852.52 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 852.52 and 421.52 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 852.52 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/852.52 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 852.52 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 359,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,354.23/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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