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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 846.81 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 846.81 and 333.87 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 846.81 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/846.81 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 846.81 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 282,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,727.63/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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