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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 848.37 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 848.37 and 335.01 is: 462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 848.37 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/848.37 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 848.37 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 284,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,212.43/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.31

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