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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.64, 846.83 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.64, 846.83 and 333.88 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.64 : 846.83 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.64/846.83 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.64x = 846.83 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.64x = 282,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,739.60/613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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