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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.69, 846.87 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.69, 846.87 and 333.91 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.69 : 846.87 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.69/846.87 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.69x = 846.87 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.69x = 282,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,780.55/613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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