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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 847.66 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 847.66 and 338.26 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 847.66 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/847.66 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 847.66 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 286,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,729.47/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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