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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 848.62 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 848.62 and 338.94 is: 467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 848.62 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/848.62 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 848.62 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 287,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,631.26/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.74

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