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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 848.18 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 848.18 and 334.85 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 848.18 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/848.18 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 848.18 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 284,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,007.16/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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