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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.58, 846.72 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.58, 846.72 and 333.81 is: 460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.58 : 846.72 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.58/846.72 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.58x = 846.72 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.58x = 282,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,639.37/613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.64

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