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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 846.68 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 846.68 and 337.52 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 846.68 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/846.68 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 846.68 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 285,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,771.43/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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