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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 847.55 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 847.55 and 334.41 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 847.55 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/847.55 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 847.55 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 283,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,429.20/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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