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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 843.13 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 843.13 and 331.20 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 843.13 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/843.13 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 843.13 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 279,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,239.61/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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