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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 843.51 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 843.51 and 331.48 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 843.51 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/843.51 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 843.51 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 279,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,604.59/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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