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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.99, 854.51 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.99, 854.51 and 423.53 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.99 : 854.51 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.99/854.51 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.99x = 854.51 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.99x = 361,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,904.23/618.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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