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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 843 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 843 and 331.11 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 843 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/843 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 843 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 279,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,125.73/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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