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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.38, 846.47 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.38, 846.47 and 333.62 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.38 : 846.47 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.38/846.47 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.38x = 846.47 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.38x = 282,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,396.58/613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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