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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 848 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 848 and 334.73 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 848 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/848 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 848 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 283,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,851.04/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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