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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.29, 846.32 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.29, 846.32 and 333.54 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.29 : 846.32 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.29/846.32 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.29x = 846.32 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.29x = 282,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,279.74/613.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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