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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 843.99 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 843.99 and 331.82 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 843.99 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/843.99 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 843.99 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 280,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052.76/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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