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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 846.72 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 846.72 and 337.56 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 846.72 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/846.72 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 846.72 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 285,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,819.65/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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