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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 846.26 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 846.26 and 333.46 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 846.26 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/846.26 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 846.26 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 282,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,193.86/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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