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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.22 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.22 and 338.64 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.22 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.22 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.22 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 287,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,241.22/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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