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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 847.65 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 847.65 and 334.48 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 847.65 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/847.65 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 847.65 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 283,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,521.97/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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