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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.72, 846.94 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.72, 846.94 and 333.96 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.72 : 846.94 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.72/846.94 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.72x = 846.94 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.72x = 282,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,840.30/613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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