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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 843.65 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 843.65 and 331.58 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 843.65 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/843.65 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 843.65 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 279,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,731.59/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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