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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.75, 846.98 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.75, 846.98 and 337.75 is: 466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.75 : 846.98 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.75/846.98 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.75x = 846.98 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.75x = 286,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,065.81/613.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.10

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