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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 846.61 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 846.61 and 333.72 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 846.61 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/846.61 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 846.61 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 282,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,531.73/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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