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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.35, 838.14 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.35, 838.14 and 331.35 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.35 : 838.14 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.35/838.14 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.35x = 838.14 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.35x = 277,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,711.84/607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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