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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 848.02 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 848.02 and 334.75 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 848.02 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/848.02 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 848.02 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 283,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,874.70/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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