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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 852.17 and 421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 852.17 and 421.65 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 852.17 = 421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/852.17 = 421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 852.17 × 421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 359,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,317.48/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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