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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 847.02 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 847.02 and 334.02 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 847.02 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/847.02 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 847.02 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 282,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,922.87/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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