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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 843.16 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 843.16 and 331.22 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 843.16 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/843.16 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 843.16 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 279,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,271.46/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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