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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.46, 846.57 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.46, 846.57 and 333.71 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.46 : 846.57 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.46/846.57 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.46x = 846.57 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.46x = 282,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,509.07/613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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