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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 847.96 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 847.96 and 334.70 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 847.96 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/847.96 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 847.96 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 283,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,812.21/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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