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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 838.72 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 838.72 and 331.75 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 838.72 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/838.72 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 838.72 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 278,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,243.70/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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