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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 847.72 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 847.72 and 334.52 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 847.72 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/847.72 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 847.72 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 283,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,579.29/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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