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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.20, 846.23 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.20, 846.23 and 333.45 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.20 : 846.23 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.20/846.23 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.20x = 846.23 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.20x = 282,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,175.60/613.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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