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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 848.19 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 848.19 and 334.88 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 848.19 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/848.19 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 848.19 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 284,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,037.63/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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