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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.66, 846.85 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.66, 846.85 and 333.90 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.66 : 846.85 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.66/846.85 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.66x = 846.85 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.66x = 282,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,759.82/613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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