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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.88, 847.16 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.88, 847.16 and 337.88 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.88 : 847.16 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.88/847.16 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.88x = 847.16 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.88x = 286,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,232.50/613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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