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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 846.80 and 333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 846.80 and 333.85 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 846.80 = 333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/846.80 = 333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 846.80 × 333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 282,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,698.28/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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