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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.99, 843.17 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.99, 843.17 and 331.22 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.99 : 843.17 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.99/843.17 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.99x = 843.17 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.99x = 279,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,273.11/610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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