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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 848.41 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 848.41 and 335.02 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 848.41 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/848.41 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 848.41 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 284,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,234.32/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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