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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.71 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.71 and 334.51 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.71 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.71 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.71 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 283,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,569.18/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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