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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 848.42 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 848.42 and 335.04 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 848.42 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/848.42 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 848.42 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 284,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,252.96/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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