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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 838.48 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 838.48 and 331.60 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 838.48 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/838.48 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 838.48 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 278,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,035.78/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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