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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 843.17 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 843.17 and 425.15 is: 586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 843.17 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/843.17 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 843.17 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 358,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,467.38/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.35

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