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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.76 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.76 and 338.32 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.76 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.76 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.76 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 286,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,814.59/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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