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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 847.03 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 847.03 and 334.02 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 847.03 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/847.03 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 847.03 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 282,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,925.18/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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