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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 844.08 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 844.08 and 331.89 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 844.08 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/844.08 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 844.08 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 280,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,137.30/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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