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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 847.87 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 847.87 and 334.66 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 847.87 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/847.87 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 847.87 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 283,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,748.17/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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