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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 844.44 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 844.44 and 332.15 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 844.44 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/844.44 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 844.44 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 280,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,474.86/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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