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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 843.34 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 843.34 and 335.12 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 843.34 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/843.34 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 843.34 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 282,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,620.10/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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