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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 844.36 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 844.36 and 332.10 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 844.36 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/844.36 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 844.36 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 280,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,411.13/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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