Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.99 and 333.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.99 and 333.99 is: 460.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613.74 : 846.99 = 333.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613.74/846.99 = 333.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613.74x = 846.99 × 333.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613.74x = 282,886.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,886.19/613.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460.92
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