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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 843.63 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 843.63 and 331.56 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 843.63 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/843.63 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 843.63 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 279,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,713.96/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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