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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.93, 847.21 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.93, 847.21 and 334.16 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.93 : 847.21 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.93/847.21 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.93x = 847.21 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.93x = 283,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,097.79/613.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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