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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.03, 843.22 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.03, 843.22 and 331.27 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.03 : 843.22 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.03/843.22 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.03x = 843.22 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.03x = 279,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,327.62/611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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