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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.72 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.72 and 335.40 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.72 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.72 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.72 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 282,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,983.69/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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