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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.05, 846 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.05, 846 and 333.28 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.05 : 846 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.05/846 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.05x = 846 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.05x = 281,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,957.13/613.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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