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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 853.04 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 853.04 and 421.68 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 853.04 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/853.04 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 853.04 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 359,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,709.91/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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