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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 334.68 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.91 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.91 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.91 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 283,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,776.18/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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