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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.82, 848.43 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.82, 848.43 and 335.05 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.82 : 848.43 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.82/848.43 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.82x = 848.43 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.82x = 284,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,268.79/614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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