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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.31, 846.38 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.31, 846.38 and 333.56 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.31 : 846.38 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.31/846.38 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.31x = 846.38 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.31x = 282,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,312.61/613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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