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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.89, 848.55 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.89, 848.55 and 335.12 is: 462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.89 : 848.55 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.89/848.55 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.89x = 848.55 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.89x = 284,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,368.84/614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.47

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