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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 847.19 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 847.19 and 334.17 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 847.19 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/847.19 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 847.19 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 283,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,099.58/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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