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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 844.43 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 844.43 and 425.31 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 844.43 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/844.43 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 844.43 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 359,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,144.52/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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