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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 843.02 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 843.02 and 331.13 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 843.02 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/843.02 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 843.02 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 279,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,149.21/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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