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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 847.51 and 334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 847.51 and 334.39 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 847.51 = 334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/847.51 = 334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 847.51 × 334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 283,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,398.22/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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