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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 844.16 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 844.16 and 331.95 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 844.16 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/844.16 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 844.16 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 280,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,215.52/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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