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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 843.10 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 843.10 and 331.18 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 843.10 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/843.10 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 843.10 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 279,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,219.16/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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