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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 853.65 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 853.65 and 421.92 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 853.65 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/853.65 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 853.65 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 360,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,172.01/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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