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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.33 and 499.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.33 and 499.51 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.33 = 499.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.33 = 499.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.33 × 499.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 421,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,251.77/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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