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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 852.48 and 421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 852.48 and 421.77 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 852.48 = 421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/852.48 = 421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 852.48 × 421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 359,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,550.49/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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