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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 847.78 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 847.78 and 334.56 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 847.78 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/847.78 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 847.78 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 283,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,633.28/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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