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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.70 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.70 and 335.38 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.70 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.70 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.70 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 282,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,960.11/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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