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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 843.78 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 843.78 and 335.44 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 843.78 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/843.78 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 843.78 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 283,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,036.71/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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