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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.24 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.24 and 424.90 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.24 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.24 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.24 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 358,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,292.68/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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