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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 848.29 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 848.29 and 334.94 is: 462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 848.29 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/848.29 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 848.29 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 284,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,127.54/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.22

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