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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 847.35 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 847.35 and 334.27 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 847.35 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/847.35 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 847.35 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 283,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,244.74/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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