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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 848.05 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 848.05 and 338.50 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 848.05 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/848.05 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 848.05 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 287,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,064.93/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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