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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.98, 847.29 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.98, 847.29 and 334.23 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.98 : 847.29 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.98/847.29 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.98x = 847.29 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.98x = 283,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,189.74/613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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