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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 843.39 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 843.39 and 424.98 is: 586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 843.39 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/843.39 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 843.39 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 358,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,423.88/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.15

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