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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 853.71 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 853.71 and 420.27 is: 580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 853.71 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/853.71 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 853.71 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 358,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,788.73/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.20

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