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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 847.41 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 847.41 and 338.07 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 847.41 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/847.41 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 847.41 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 286,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,486.44/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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