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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 846.66 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 846.66 and 333.76 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 846.66 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/846.66 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 846.66 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 282,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,580.38/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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