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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 847.40 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 847.40 and 334.32 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 847.40 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/847.40 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 847.40 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 283,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,303.60/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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