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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 848.01 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 848.01 and 334.74 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 848.01 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/848.01 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 848.01 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 283,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,857.79/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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