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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 840.94 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 840.94 and 333.36 is: 460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 840.94 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/840.94 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 840.94 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 280,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,335.76/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.05

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