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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 844.03 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 844.03 and 331.85 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 844.03 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/844.03 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 844.03 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 280,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,086.31/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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