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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 848.10 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 848.10 and 338.58 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 848.10 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/848.10 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 848.10 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 287,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,145.46/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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