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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 844.34 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 844.34 and 332.07 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 844.34 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/844.34 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 844.34 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 280,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,378.32/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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