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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.85, 848.50 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.85, 848.50 and 335.09 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.85 : 848.50 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.85/848.50 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.85x = 848.50 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.85x = 284,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,323.87/614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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