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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 853.40 and 421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 853.40 and 421.97 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 853.40 = 421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/853.40 = 421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 853.40 × 421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 360,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,108.41/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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