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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.35, 847.79 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.35, 847.79 and 334.58 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.35 : 847.79 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.35/847.79 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.35x = 847.79 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.35x = 283,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,653.58/614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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