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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.96 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.96 and 333.98 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 846.96 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/846.96 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 846.96 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 282,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,863.47/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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