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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 846.69 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 846.69 and 333.79 is: 460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 846.69 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/846.69 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 846.69 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 282,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,612.42/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.61

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