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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 847.82 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 847.82 and 334.60 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 847.82 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/847.82 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 847.82 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 283,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,680.57/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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