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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 848.30 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 848.30 and 334.95 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 848.30 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/848.30 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 848.30 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 284,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,136.41/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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