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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 853.61 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 853.61 and 421.83 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 853.61 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/853.61 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 853.61 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 360,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,076.20/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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