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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 844.29 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 844.29 and 332.04 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 844.29 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/844.29 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 844.29 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 280,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,332.39/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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