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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.64 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.64 and 334.47 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.64 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.64 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.64 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 283,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,514.58/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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