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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 847.29 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 847.29 and 334.22 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 847.29 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/847.29 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 847.29 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 283,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,177.84/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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