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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 854.34 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 854.34 and 423.40 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 854.34 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/854.34 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 854.34 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 361,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,727.56/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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