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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.87, 844.39 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.87, 844.39 and 332.11 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.87 : 844.39 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.87/844.39 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.87x = 844.39 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.87x = 280,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,427.89/611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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