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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.85, 842.97 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.85, 842.97 and 331.08 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.85 : 842.97 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.85/842.97 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.85x = 842.97 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.85x = 279,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,090.51/610.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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