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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 844.25 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 844.25 and 332.02 is: 458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 844.25 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/844.25 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 844.25 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 280,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,307.89/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.18

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