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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 847.88 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 847.88 and 334.64 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 847.88 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/847.88 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 847.88 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 283,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,734.56/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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