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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 837.66 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 837.66 and 331 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 837.66 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/837.66 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 837.66 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 277,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,265.46/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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