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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 843.47 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 843.47 and 331.45 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 843.47 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/843.47 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 843.47 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 279,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,568.13/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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