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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 844.14 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 844.14 and 331.93 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 844.14 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/844.14 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 844.14 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 280,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,193.28/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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