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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 847.41 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 847.41 and 334.30 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 847.41 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/847.41 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 847.41 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 283,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,289.16/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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