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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 838.54 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 838.54 and 331.64 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 838.54 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/838.54 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 838.54 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 278,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,093.41/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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