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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 847.26 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 847.26 and 334.19 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 847.26 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/847.26 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 847.26 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 283,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,147.94/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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