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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 847.24 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 847.24 and 337.94 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 847.24 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/847.24 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 847.24 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 286,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,312.48/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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