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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 853.28 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 853.28 and 421.92 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 853.28 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/853.28 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 853.28 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 360,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,015.90/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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