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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 848.14 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 848.14 and 334.84 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 848.14 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/848.14 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 848.14 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 283,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,991.20/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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