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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.05, 843.25 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.05, 843.25 and 331.28 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.05 : 843.25 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.05/843.25 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.05x = 843.25 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.05x = 279,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,355.34/611.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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