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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 843.22 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 843.22 and 424.88 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 843.22 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/843.22 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 843.22 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 358,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,270.95/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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