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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 848.45 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 848.45 and 338.81 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 848.45 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/848.45 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 848.45 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 287,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,463.77/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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