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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 843.68 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 843.68 and 424.51 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 843.68 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/843.68 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 843.68 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 358,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,150.60/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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