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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 841.37 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 841.37 and 333.69 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 841.37 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/841.37 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 841.37 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 280,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,756.76/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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