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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 843.46 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 843.46 and 331.44 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 843.46 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/843.46 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 843.46 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 279,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,551.34/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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