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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 846.80 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 846.80 and 333.86 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 846.80 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/846.80 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 846.80 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 282,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,708.00/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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